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Small Craft Advisory 46, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

April 19, 2018

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this small craft advisory at Apr 19, 2018, 4:18 AM EDT. It took effect at Apr 19, 2018, 4:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2018, 4:18 AM EDT (08:18 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 19, 2018, 4:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 20, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

The text

As transmitted.

822 
WHUS71 KPHI 190818
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
418 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

ANZ453>455-192100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.180419T1800Z-180420T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
418 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 
AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet, 
  New Jersey to Fenwick Island, Delaware.

* Winds...West to northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 
  knots from this afternoon into tonight.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means that winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and a properly equipped vessel. It is highly 
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe 
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-192100-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.180419T1800Z-180420T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
418 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 
AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots from
  this afternoon into tonight.

* Seas...2 to 3 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means that winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires 
experience and a properly equipped vessel. It is highly 
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe 
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-192100-
/O.UPG.KPHI.GL.A.0015.180419T1800Z-180420T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.180419T2000Z-180420T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
418 AM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small 
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 4:00 PM this afternoon 
until noon Friday. The Gale Watch is no longer in effect.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great
  Egg Inlet, New Jersey.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots from
  late this afternoon into Friday morning.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino
3 follow-up statements
742 
WHUS71 KPHI 191955
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

ANZ453>455-201200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180420T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet, 
  New Jersey to Fenwick Island, Delaware.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means that winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and a properly equipped vessel. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-201200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180420T1200Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means that winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and a properly equipped vessel. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-201300-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.180419T2000Z-180420T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
355 PM EDT Thu Apr 19 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to 
  Great Egg Inlet, New Jersey.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* Seas...3 to 5 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$
404 
WHUS71 KPHI 200742
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

ANZ453>455-201800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180420T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small 
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2:00 PM this afternoon. 
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet, 
  New Jersey to Fenwick Island, Delaware.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots through early afternoon with 
  gusts up to 30 knots.

* Seas...4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ430-431-201800-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-180420T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Small 
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 2:00 PM this afternoon. 
The Gale Warning has been cancelled.

* Location...Delaware Bay.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 knots through early afternoon with 
  gusts up to 30 knots.

* Seas...2 to 4 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

ANZ450>452-201800-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
342 AM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* Location...The Atlantic coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Great
  Egg Inlet, New Jersey.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 knots through early afternoon with 
  gusts up to 30 knots.

* Seas...4 to 6 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 25 to 33 knots 
are expected to produce wave conditions that are hazardous to 
small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating a 
small vessel, should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Iovino
739 
WHUS71 KPHI 201753
MWWPHI

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
153 PM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

ANZ450>452-201900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
153 PM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds continue to diminish this afternoon to 15 to 20
kt. However, an isolated gust near 25 kt is still possible 
through the afternoon in the nearshore waters.

$$

ANZ453>455-201900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
153 PM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds continue to diminish this afternoon to 15 to 20
kt. However, an isolated gust near 25 kt is still possible 
through the afternoon in the nearshore waters.

$$

ANZ430-431-201900-
/O.EXP.KPHI.SC.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-180420T1800Z/
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
153 PM EDT Fri Apr 20 2018

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds continue to diminish this afternoon to 15 to 20
kt. However, an isolated gust near 25 kt is still possible 
through the afternoon right near the coastline.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 9:18 PM EDTGale WarningPHI30 hr
Apr 19, 3:04 PM EDTFreeze WarningPHIBerks, Chester, Montgomery17 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.